Survey Instrument Technician

We are seeking a detail-oriented and skilled Survey Instrument Technician to join our team. This role is essential in supporting our surveying projects by ensuring the proper calibration, maintenance, and operation of survey instruments. If you have a passion for precision and technical expertise, we invite you to contribute to our dynamic team.

Key Responsibilities:

- Calibrate, maintain, and repair survey instruments such as total stations, GPS equipment, levels, and theodolites

- Assist surveyors in setting up and operating survey instruments in the field

- Ensure all equipment is functioning correctly and complies with safety and quality standards

- Record and document calibration and maintenance activities

- Support data collection efforts by preparing and troubleshooting survey instruments

- Maintain inventory of survey equipment and ensure proper storage and handling

Skills and Qualifications:

- Proven experience with survey instruments and equipment

- Strong technical and mechanical skills related to calibration and maintenance

- Knowledge of surveying principles and practices

- Ability to interpret technical manuals and calibration procedures

- Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills

- Good communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment

- Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel to field sites as needed

Requirements

JOB QUALIFICATION:

At least 1 years of experience working in the industrial construction field with layout or survey responsibilities. Must 

have a developing knowledge of layout and survey work using mathematics to solve problems by adding and 

subtracting, multiplication and dividing and perform these operations using units of measurement for distance and 

have a general understanding of algebra, trigonometry, and geometry, and be able to verify mathematical 

calculations for gathering physical survey data, document technical design details, analyze physical, survey, or 

geographic data, survey land to measure or determine features, determine operational criteria or specifications, 

calibrate scientific or technical equipment, calculate geographic positions from survey data. Ability to 

understand and follow directions. Must be at least 18 years of age. 

All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include 

any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in 

compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

PREFERRED JOBQUALIFICATIONS

• NCCER Construction Craft Laborer
• NCCER Core Curriculum or equivalent Craft Training Program
• TRAINING CERTIFICATES
• NCCER Construction Craft Laborer
• NCCER Core Curriculum or equivalent Craft Training Program

WORK CONDITIONS

•  Lift and carry heavy items weighing up to 50 pounds.
•  Stand, Kneel, Bend, Stoop, Move in and around confined and cluttered places, and uneven areas, see and hear

naturally or with correction.

•  Full range of motion and flexibility consistent with requirements of the job duties.
•  Requires using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls according to a set procedure.
•  Requires repetitive movement.
•  Climb and maintain balance on steel framework, stairs, ladders and scaffolds.
•  Work up to a 12-hour shift doing hard physical labor in varying temperature extremes and other outside

conditions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

•  Typical construction site environment
•  Requires working in cramped work spaces and getting into awkward positions.
•  Requires working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32F degrees) temperatures and exposure to

inclement weather such as dust, wind, snow, rain, etc.

•  Requires working in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions
•  Includes exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable.
•  Work around hazardous equipment.